Andrei Svechnikov

[Kshahdoo]

Yeah, people knew he would be a beast, but still the kid is just 19. He now leads his team in points (and his team leads the NHL in points), plays good defense, and what a beauty empty netter he scored last night! He's really fast and explosive!

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[TheNumber4]

Yeah, people knew he would be a beast, but still the kid is just 19. He now leads his team in points (and his team leads the NHL in points), plays good defense, and what a beauty empty netter he scored last night! He's really fast and explosive!

Good player. But should have waited for something better than an empty netter to kick off this appreciation/hype thread no?

 

[TeddyBare]

""Beauty Empty Netter""

that's an oxymoron

 

[Kshahdoo]

Good player. But should have waited for something better than an empty netter to kick off this appreciation/hype thread no?

Leading Carolina in points isn't enough? And it wasn't just an ordinary empty net goal, yeah.

 

[Kshahdoo]

""Beauty Empty Netter""

that's an oxymoron

Sometimes people say beauty about no goal at all...

 

[TheNumber4]

Leading Carolina in points isn't enough? And it wasn't just an ordinary empty net goal, yeah.

It's an accomplishment.... don't know if it's main boards worthy... something flashier like a sick goal or a league wide accomplishment more so would be more appropriate.... but I'm not the main boards police so enjoy your thread

 

[Svechhammer]

He's been making some great setup passes this year

A lot of people were expecting him to break out this year but I'm not sure too many expected it to be by racking up assists instead of goals. His passing ability so far this year has been a pleasant surprise, especially on the power play.

 

[Kevs Security]

Canes fan Kev here. This kid is a beaut. LETS GO CANESSSSSSS!!

 

[NyQuil]

Wanted the Sens to get him but we were one pick short.

EDIT: Two picks.

 

[WhiteTrashAmerican]

When we shot up the lottery board I was so excited. The additions of haula and dzingel are great...but svechnikov improving sophomore year is going to be huge for this team

 

[AhoLottaLove]

HCRB should get a lot of credit for how well Svech has started. Last season Svech was on the third line learning the league with no powerplay time.

Now he's on the powerplay and moving up to play with better players. He wasn't ready last season. He is this season. That's excellent player development from a guy who knows a thing or two about making it as a high pick.

Svech is also a gym rat now. When the coach is one of the fittest guys in the room the players have to keep up. He looks up to Brindy. That much is clear.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

Wanted the Sens to get him but we were one pick short.

2 picks short

 

[Cousin Eddie]

- Great player
- Great team
- Empty netter is a weird part of this conversation.

 

[kp61c]

looks good with staal, too bad they saddled them with some grinder

 

[NyQuil]

2 picks short

Right two, thanks.

I need my coffee.

 

[SenzZen]

Just stay out of fights and he’ll be alright!

 

[Absolut]

I was about to post about the "Svechnikov Model". Brind'Amour caught a lot of flak for "holding Svech back" last year. It was frustrating for the fans, because it was easy to see Svech's ability and spirit. But breaking him in slowly was absolutely the right thing to do. NJ is now doing the same with Jack Hughes. We are taking a similar approach with Kakko. I am sure it will be frustrating at times. I want to see Kakko with Panarin. But I also want to see Kakko develop in a similar way to Svechnikov, so I will be patient.

 

[kp61c]

Just stay out of fights and he’ll be alright!

from what i have seen he is cocky and reckless, especially after the whistle. it's strange that nobody in the organization didn't tell him to keep it down. if it continues, somebody will ring his bell again all right.

 

[illone84]

One of my fav players, huge fan of this kid!

 

[Absolut]

from what i have seen he is cocky and reckless

In other words, he is a teenager. By the way, if challenging Ovi to a fight in the playoffs didn't tell you he's cocky and reckless, I don't know what will . The Canes are going to enjoy this kid for years. Skilled, fun and fearless. Not a bad combination.

 

[AhoLottaLove]

from what i have seen he is cocky and reckless, especially after the whistle. it's strange that nobody in the organization didn't tell him to keep it down. if it continues, somebody will ring his bell again all right.

He just has to make sure the next guy he fights doesn't have a 40 lb size advantage.

 

[Chips]

HCRB should get a lot of credit for how well Svech has started. Last season Svech was on the third line learning the league with no powerplay time.

Now he's on the powerplay and moving up to play with better players. He wasn't ready last season. He is this season. That's excellent player development from a guy who knows a thing or two about making it as a high pick.

Svech is also a gym rat now. When the coach is one of the fittest guys in the room the players have to keep up. He looks up to Brindy. That much is clear.

Probably training with Mayweather for that rematch am I right?

I’m ready for this kid. It’s a little awkward as a Caps fan to root for this team only because of last year, otherwise I previously knew they were about to be my clear #2 lol. I live next to Raleigh so I thought I was going to have a solid home-away-from-home team to see near by. Now they’re exciting, but in a threatening way, and Svechnikov is gonna be a menace.

 

[ijuka]

He's been real good to start the season. It'll be very interesting to follow his and Dahlin's careers going forward.

 

[Absolut]

He's been real good to start the season. It'll be very interesting to follow his and Dahlin's careers going forward.

The thinking is Dahlin's cieling is Nicklas Lidström while Svechnikov's is Hossa. I'll take either in a heartbeat. Both are perfect for their teams.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Been as good as advertised and expected.